First Baptist Church, Dave Lyle Boulevard, Rock Hill: Annual Celebration of Freedom, 10 a.m. June 29 featuring patriotic music, parade of the 50 state flags, veteran recognition and special recognition of Vietnam veterans. All veterans and families and the public are invited.

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church: Fifteenth church anniversary, 3 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Kenneth Ramseaur of Dallas, N.C. Vacation Bible School, "Chosen Champions for Jesus," 5:45 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open to the community. Church picnic, noon June 28.

New Hope Baptist Church, Neely's Creek Road, Rock Hill: Homecoming, June 29 with the Riverside Boys in concert at 10 a.m. and the Rev. Bob Lindsay preaching at 11 a.m. Lunch served afterward. No evening services. Members, former members and friends are invited. New Hope's first cookbook will be available during homecoming activities and later at the church office from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays. Cost is $10.

Second Baptist Church, Village Drive, Chester: Praise and worship workshop and concert, July 25 and 26, sponsored by Cedric Bowler and singers from Atlanta and Chester. Registration is $5. For more information, contact Bowler, (404) 216-9919.

West End Baptist Church, McConnells Highway, Rock Hill: Kids Adventure Camp, "Journey Below The Earth," 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 6 through 11. Amanda Mayo of 91.9 will visit July 6 and give out Frisbees and ice cream to all attendees. To register, call 327-2811 or visit the Web site www.kidsatwebc.org.

St. Anne Catholic Church, Bird Street, Rock Hill: Eight-day mission trip in conjunction with St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Fort Mill begins Sunday. The 25-member group will work in Fayetteville, N.C.

New Covenant Assembly Church of God in Christ, Carolina Avenue, Rock Hill: Free hot meal, 6 p.m. Wednesday. Open to the community. The ministry began three months ago and will serve meals the fourth Wednesday of each month.

True Gospel Church of God in Christ, Ashford Road, Chester: Vacation Bible School, "Fit for the Kingdom of God," 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday for children 4 to 19 years old. Adult classes will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Youth Conference, 4 p.m. July 19.

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Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, S.C. 160 West at Gold Hill Road, Fort Mill: Vacation Bible School, "Rainforest Adventure," 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 13 through 17. Cost is $10 per child, with a $30 family cap. Registration is due by July 4. Space is limited.

St. John's United Methodist Church, Rock Hill: The Rev. Ken Owens will be welcomed as the new senior pastor at 11 a.m. Sunday. A reception for him and his family will be at noon in St. John's Center. Vacation Bible School set-up, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. VBS, 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ice cream social, 6 p.m. June 29. Bring your favorite ice cream or dessert. Entertainment by Clay Summers.

St. Paul United Methodist Church, St. Paul Church Road, Clover: Old-fashioned ice cream social, 4:30 to 7 p.m. June 28 with homemade ice cream, hot dogs, and drinks. Donations welcome. Open to the community.

Trinity United Methodist Church, East Liberty Street, York: Trinity was awarded the Bishop's Five Star Award for the second year in a row. Wet and Wild, June 26. Meet at the church at 8 a.m. Cost is $23. Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to noon, July 14 through 18 for children 2 years old through fifth grade.

Higher Ground Church, Possum Hollow Road, Indian Land: High Power Soccer Camp, 9 a.m. to noon July 14 through 18. Registration is $60 per child and includes camper bag, T-shirt, soccer ball, water bottle, camper booklet, Wordless Gospel wristband and sweat wristband. Space is limited and registration is due by July 6. Details: call the church office, 802-3189.

New Beginning Outreach Center, College Street, Chester: Free meal, 1 to 5 p.m. June 28. One meal per person and no delivery. "Be About My Father's Business" conference, 3 p.m. June 29, 7 p.m. June 30 through July 5 and 4 p.m. July 6.

Redeeming Life Church, Rock Hill: Women's Ministry's hat show and rainbow tea, 4 p.m. June 29. Music by the Mighty Men of God of Rock Hill. The church will host the summer free lunch program at noon weekdays through July 11.

Taking the City Ministry, India Hook Road, Rock Hill: "Bringing it to the Neighborhood" event, 4 p.m. June 28 at the Hagins/Fewell Street Police Substation. The event is in partnership with the Urban Rock Hill Weed and Seed program. There will be live music, free food and more. Open to the community.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill: Agape Youth Choir will tour June 28 through July 2 and sing at churches in Mount Pleasant, Charleston and Savannah, Ga. Their "Homecoming" concert will be 7 p.m. July 2 at the church. The concert is the last in the Music at Oakland concert series. The concert is free and open to the public.

Tirzah Presbyterian Church, Tirzah Road, York: The Rev. Jim Moss will be welcomed as the new pastor Sunday. An installation service will be at 6 p.m. June 29. Reception afterward in the fellowship hall.